CF Family Weekend at Lake Sakakawea State Park

Post date: May 15, 2013 6:28:29 PM

THE CF FAMILY VACATION TRIP TO LAKE SAKAKAWEA HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LACK OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE COMMITTED TO GO. SORRY FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENT OR INCONVENIENCE.

July 25th-28th, 2013 CF will be taking a “Family Vacation Trip” to Lake Sakakawea State Park in North Dakota’s beautiful Scenic River System on Lake Sakakawea!

Dates and Times of the Trip: We will meet at the church at 9:30 am on Thursday, July 25th and group-up for the trip as we will have previously arranged. Hopefully we will leave the church at 10:00 am. The family vacation trip will begin on July 25th thru July 28th (Sunday). We will have a church service at 10:30 am at Sakakawea State Park, have lunch and depart for home.

IMPORTANT: If you cannot leave with the group due to your work schedule or other reasons, you can come whenever you can and blend in with the group. You may bring friends or family members as long as you know in advance. There will be a signup sheet passed around at a later date. Pets (dogs and cats) may come but must be on a leash or caged at all times. We will be camping out in cabins, campers, tents or mobile homes so you can bring your own food or treats for the trip as the church will not be providing the food. Hopefully we will be able to catch enough fish to go around for meals. Fishing license for three (3) days is $15.00 and the annual non-resident license is $35.00, under the age of 16 years old is free. This trip is for all ages.

Directions from Detroit Lakes to Sakakawea State Park Leave Detroit Lakes traveling west to Fargo, then take Interstate 94 to Bismarck, ND (about 190 miles). When you see Hwy 83, go north about 41 miles until you see County Road 200, turn west (left) and go until you hit Pick City.

For more information, call Allan 218-847-1023 or 218-847-8815

Additional Park Information

Camping - Lake Sakakawea has 300 campsites, including 150 sites with electrical hookups and 150 sites for tent camping. Hot showers, 30 and 50 amp electrical hookups and a sewage dump station. Campsites may be reserved during the peak season by calling 1-800-807- 4723. The reservation phone line begins operation on the first Tuesday in April.

Cabins - Small cabins, which sleep from 4-5 people, can be rented during the summer months. The cabins are equipped with lights, heat, fan and deck. No cooking is allowed inside, but fire rings, stand-up grills and picnic tables are provided. Restroom facilities and showers are located nearby in one of the main campgrounds.

Picnicking - Both large and small group picnic shelters can be reserved for family and group gatherings. the park also has a large event shelter.

Water Recreation - Boat ramps are available at the marina and at Scoria Bay. The marina area also features a gas dock, slip rentals, convenience store, fish cleaning station and seasonal boat and RV storage. Fishing boats, pontoons and paddleboats can be rented by the hour or day. An unsupervised swim beach is located near the tent camping loop.

Trails - The park has three miles of hiking trails, including a segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Nearby Attractions - Garrison Dam and Fish Hatchery • Audubon National Wildlife Refuge • Knife River Indian Villages National Historic Site • Pick City • North Country Trail • Coal Mine and Power Plant tours • Golfing • Lewis and Clark Visitor Center • Sakakawea Scenic Byway

Park Entrance Fees Daily vehicle entrance fee ........................................ $5

Annual vehicle entrance permit ............................................................. $25

Daily commercial bus pass.................................................................... $20

Annual commercial bus pass............................................................... $125

Daily school bus pass............................................................................. $5

(ND Residents 65+ are eligible to purchase annual entrance permit for $20)

Camping Fees Electrical hookup ........................................................... $20

Electrical & sewer hookup ..................................................................... $25

Campsite w/no hookup .......................................................................... $12